Explore the World’s Top 12 Gold Producing Companies

Talk about having the golden touch! In 2015, the world’s top 12 gold producing companies collectively mined 1,061.9 tonnes of the yellow metal, the equivalent of $44.8 billion based on today’s prices. These miners are headquartered in seven countries on four continents, with Toronto serving as home to three of them. They operate all over the world.

In the slideshow that follows, discover the top 12 gold producing companies!

12. China National Gold Group | Headquarters: Beijing, China

2014 Production in Tonnes: 40.2
2015 Production in Tonnes: 41.5
Year-over-Year Change: 3%

11. Sibanye Gold | Headquarters: Westonaria, South Africa

2014 Production in Tonnes: 49.4
2015 Production in Tonnes: 47.8
Year-over-Year Change: -3%

10. Agnico Eagle Mines | Headquarters: Toronto, Canada

2014 Production in Tonnes: 44.5
2015 Production in Tonnes: 52.0
Year-over-Year Change: 17%

9. Polyus Gold International | Headquarters: Moscow, Russia

2014 Production in Tonnes: 52.8
2015 Production in Tonnes: 54.8
Year-over-Year Change: 4%

8. Navoi MMC | Headquarters: Navoiy, Uzbekistan

2014 Production in Tonnes: 61.0
2015 Production in Tonnes: 61.5
Year-over-Year Change: 1%

7. Gold Fields | Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa

2014 Production in Tonnes: 69.0
2015 Production in Tonnes: 67.2
Year-over-Year Change: -3%

6. Newcrest Mining | Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia

2014 Production in Tonnes: 72.4
2015 Production in Tonnes: 77.4
Year-over-Year Change: 7%

5. Kinross Gold | Headquarters: Toronto, Canada

2014 Production in Tonnes: 78.9
2015 Production in Tonnes: 82.2
Year-over-Year Change: 4%

4. Goldcorp | Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada

2014 Production in Tonnes: 89.3
2015 Production in Tonnes: 107.8
Year-over-Year Change: 21%

3. Anglogold Ashanti | Headquarters: Johannesburg, South Africa

2014 Production in Tonnes: 138.0
2015 Production in Tonnes: 122.8
Year-over-Year Change: -11%

2. Newmont Mining | Headquarters: Greenwood Village, Colorado

2014 Production in Tonnes: 150.7
2015 Production in Tonnes: 156.6
Year-over-Year Change: 4%

1. Barrick Gold | Headquarters: Toronto, Canada

2014 Production in Tonnes: 194.4
2015 Production in Tonnes: 190.3
Year-over-Year Change: -2%

Source: Metals Focus. "Gold Focus 2016."

All opinions expressed and data provided are subject to change without notice. Some of these opinions may not be appropriate to every investor. Holdings may change daily. Holdings are reported as of the most recent quarter-end. The following securities mentioned in the slideshow were held by one or more accounts managed by U.S. Global Investors as of 6/30/2016: Barrick Gold Corp., Gold Fields Ltd., Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Sibanye Gold, Newmont Mining.